The childhood home of AC/DC’s Malcolm and Angus Young is gone.
The house was in Sydney’s inner west at 4 Burleigh Street. Developers bought it for $5.8 million in February 2023 and tore it down recently, according to news.com.au.
It was added to the National Trust List of Historic Homes in 2013. However, Burwood Square Pty Ltd, the developers, say they didn’t know about its cultural importance before demolishing it to build a $28.75 million residential project.
The general manager of Burwood Square Pty Ltd, Leon Kmita, apologized in a statement, saying, “We regret that the previous long-term owner did not share this vital part of the property’s background with us. Learning about this connection after our plans were already underway has shocked us. We are genuinely sorry for this oversight.”
Kmita also said his team will reuse materials from the site and create a spot, like a bar or cafe, for AC/DC fans to celebrate the band’s legacy. The manager noted, “On behalf of the team at Burwood Square, I want to convey our heartfelt regret…we now recognize how deeply this location resonates with the AC/DC community and fans worldwide.”
“We feel a strong responsibility to honor AC/DC’s legacy and to make amends to all the fans who hold this band in such high regard. While we cannot change the past, we are dedicated to celebrating this significant part of their story. To the global fanbase of AC/DC, please know that we hear you, appreciate your deep admiration for this legendary band, and are devoted to making this right,” Kmita added.
The Young family moved to Burwood from Scotland in 1963, as news.com.au reported. After staying in a migrant hostel and a few temporary homes, they settled at 4 Burleigh Street in 1965. Malcolm and Angus went to local schools, and their uniforms inspired the band’s stage outfits.
